‘Twas a beautiful morning! This April 5th…

COME to HAWAII! And UP your taiko game with Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP)!
The TCP Fellowship offers one year of study at TCP with opportunities for performance,
private classes, and more. Established in 2003, TCP has had Fellows from across the continental U.S.A., Hawaii neighbor islands, Argentina, Japan, Europe, Hong Kong, and Canada. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Application Deadline is:
June 17, 2026

For more application and more information, visit:
https://taikoarts.com/fellowship/

Just a reminder, there are NO TCP classes this week:
Sunday April 5 (no classes)
Monday April 6 (no classes)
Tuesday April 7 (no classes)
Wednesday April 8 (no classes)
Thursday April 9 (no classes)

Classes resume on Sunday, April 12

Also….Sunday April 12 at 2 pm
Taiko Center of the Pacific performs at East West Fest
An East West Center multi-cultural festival held outside of
Imin Center, East West Road, East West Center

January 11 11am Ohana Festival, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii 5F Ballroom
February 21 10am Lunar New Year’s Celebration at Market City
February 21 6:30pm San Jose Taiko’s “Swingposium” at Soto Mission on Nuuanu
https://sanjosetaiko.vbotickets.com/event/Swingposium_Honolulu_Saturday/183063
February 22 3:30pm San Jose Taiko’s “Swingposium” at Soto Mission on Nuuanu
https://taiko.org/calendar2/2026/2/21/swingposium-hawaii-tour-honolulu-saturday-xnbdl
March 15 evening Honolulu Festival Parade, Waikiki Ft. DeRussy to Kapiolani Park
March 21 Cherry Blossom Festival Ball, Sheraton Waikiki
March 28 Kidney Walk, Kapiolani Park
For more information & events schedules, visit: https://taikoarts.com/upcoming-events/

Thank you for participating in and supporting TCP activities throughout the year. From classes and New Year’s performances to the Honolulu Festival, Cherry Blossom Festival, Kenny Endo 50th Anniversary Celebration, TCP’s 31st anniversary, Summer Taiko Intensives, Bonenkai and more – we are deeply grateful for your continued support.
We hope you have experienced the joy, peace, excitement, inspiration, and sense of community that taiko offers. May you and your loved ones enjoy a joyful holiday season, and a new year filled with happiness, good health, and peace.

TCP Classes will resume January 12th, 2026. Registration will become available around December 27th…until then, may you enjoy the Spirit of the Season.

What a year it has been! One NOT to forget…but let’s come together for TCP’s 32nd Annual
Bonenkai (“forget-the-year party”). If you didn’t order your bento, please email taikoarts@gmail.com ASAP.
SEE YOU THERE!